Marsh Harrier – 11th November
This morning the Red-crested Pochard was still on the Slurry Lagoon and some small groups of Skylarks were flying over.
Gannet – 9th November
This morning a very smart male Red-crested Pochard was on the Slurry Lagoon with the Wigeon. Late morning a first
Stonechat – 1st November
This morning a pair of Stonechats were on the Ecopark. The Slurry Lagoon had masses of ducks, coots and gulls
Fieldfare – 25th October
This morning a small flock of Fieldfares flew over the Slurry Lagoon. There were also some Redwings in the Slurry
Goldeneye – 17th October
This morning there was a female Goldeneye on the Large Gravel Pit. A Great White Egret was also seen flying
Pintail – 16th October
This evening a male Pintail was on the Slurry Lagoon, plus a Great White Egret. About 1,250 Starlings came in
Common Scoter – 10th October
This morning, during the bird-count, a male Common Scoter was found on the Deep Pit. A Great White Egret was
Great White Egret – 9th October
This afternoon there were three Great White Egrets on the Slurry Lagoon. About 1,000 Starlings came in to roost and
Water Rail – 6th October
This morning a Water Rail was seen scuttling across the gap in front of the Causeway Bench. There were two
Spoonbill – 3rd October
This morning there was some migration activity as seven Swallows and five Siskins were seen flying over the site. Later,